Travel Med Surg RN

Job Description \n American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas. Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Med Surg \n Discipline: RN \n Start Date: 10/05/2026 \n Duration: 13 weeks \n 36 hours per week \n Shift: 12 hours, nights \n Employment Type: Travel \n \n Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical – Athens, TX 75751\n Start Date: October 5, 2026 \n Location: Athens, Texas \n Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Patient ratio 1:6. Weekend coverage required. 12-hour orientation provided. Highlights: \n \n 91-day travel assignment in a 36-bed Medical Surgical unit with a daily census of 30 patients \n Work with adult and geriatric patient populations with diagnoses including UTI, pneumonia, respiratory failure/COPD, sepsis, AKI, chest pain, cellulitis, and altered mental status \n Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, and Pharmacy \n Epic charting system experience required \n One pre-approved time off period available during contract \n Requirements: \n \n Active RN license (state or compact license must be in hand at time of submission) \n Current ACLS and BLS certifications required \n Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred \n Previous travel nursing experience preferred \n Epic charting system experience required \n Experience with patient ratio of 1:6 \n Skills required: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions/PPE, cardiac drip management (no titration), MS/Tele, non-invasive airway management, and peripheral line care/management \n Geographic restriction: Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris counties are not eligible \n Previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler \n Why Join Us? \n This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to expand your Medical Surgical expertise in a supportive environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. Enjoy competitive compensation, a manageable patient ratio, and the flexibility of a 3x12 schedule with pre-approved time off. Join a team dedicated to providing quality care to a diverse patient population in East Texas. \n \n American Consultants Job ID 19019253. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00 About American Consultants\n \n Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people. \n Benefits\n \n Medical benefits \n Dental benefits \n Life insurance \n Weekly pay \n License and certification reimbursement \n Holiday Pay \n 401k retirement plan \n Referral bonus \n \n